Create your own self-guided podcast audio tours to the San Diego Zoo's Wild Animal Park. Visit our unique exhibits like Nairobi Village, Lion Camp, Condor Ridge, Heart of Africa, and more, and learn about the amazing animals that live in the habitats at t
Find out what it takes to train the lions of Lion Camp
Adult females Oshana and Mina have given birth to a total of seven youngsters. See the whole pride, inlcuding dad Izu at the Wild Animal Park's Lion Camp.
Listen in on the naming ceremony for our newest baby panda, now named Zhen Zhen. Hosted by Debbie Andreen.
Wild Animal Park elephant keeper Curtis Lehman gives us an update on the four, soon-to-be five, baby elephants at the Wild Animal Park. Hosted by Debbie Andreen.
Giant panda keeper Kathy Hawke shares her memories of Mei Sheng, the four-year-old panda who began his journey to China today. Hosted by Debbie Andreen.
Research Coordinator Jennifer Tobey, and animal care supervisor Chris Hamlin Andrus talk about how koalas use vocalization and scent marking to communicate. Hosted by Debbie Andreen.
Panda researcher Suzanne Hall discusses the panda cub's progress at 10 weeks of age. She also updates us on the process for taking name suggestions for the cub from San Diego Zoo visitors. Hosted by Debbie Andreen.
The San Diego Zoo is involved in a program to save some tiny endangered birds native to Hawaii. In this episode, conservation program manager Alan Lieberman talks about a recent release of captive-bred Hawaii creepers and 'akepa into their native habitat. Hosted by Debbie Andreen.
Visit with panda keeper Kathy Hawk in giant panda Gao Gao's garden room. Hear her impressions and stories about caring for pandas at the San Diego Zoo since 1996, including her take on Bai Yun's newest cub. Hosted by Debbie Andreen.
Wild Animal Park elephant keeper Curtis Lehman introduces us to the newest member of our African elephant herd, born to Umoya on Wednesday, September 19. Hosted by Debbie Andreen.
Panda keeper Angie Fiore talks about the latest panda cub's progress, and about caring for pandas at the San Diego Zoo. Hosted by Debbie Andreen.
Panda researcher Suzanne Hall discusses panda cub's progress as it turns five weeks old. Hosted by Debbie Andreen.
So, is it a boy or a girl?Listen to see if the San Diego Zoo's veterinary staff has an answer yet. Dr. Geoff Pye conducted the cub's second examination, and he takes a few minutes to tell us what he found, and what we'll be looking for the next few weeks. Hosted by Debbie Andreen.
How do you know when a female koala is ready to breed? It's not such an easy task. CRES student fellow Maressa Takahashi and San Diego Zoo koala keeper Amy Alfrey are involved in a study of female koala behavior that should help keepers decide when the time is right. They share some of their findings with iZoofari Chat host Debbie Andreen.
San Diego Zoo veterinarian Dr. Meg Sutherland-Smith describes the first exam of Bai Yun's new cub, what she looks for, and how this cub compares to the three others she has examined. Hosted by Debbie Andreen.
As Bai Yun's newborn cub grows, panda researcher Suzanne Hall fills us in on how the new cub's progress compares to others, and gives us some insight on how pandas take care of their young. Hosted by Debbie Andreen.
Caroline Pitt and Blair Roberts of the Behavioral Biology Division of the San Diego Zoo's CRES take us into the Wild Animal Park's East Africa field exhibit to talk about their research on the animals who call it home. Hosted by Debbie Andreen.
Senior bird keeper Laurie L. Brogan talks about Violet, a colorful, extraordinary 80-pound dwarf cassowary in her care. Violet chimes in with her own greeting during the interview. Be sure to turn up the volume to hear Violet's booming call! Hosted by Debbie Andreen.
Suzanne Hall, San Diego Zoo senior research technician, describes the birth of Bai Yun's fourth cub at the San Diego Zoo's Panda Research Station and what kinds of behaviors were observed with this excperienced panda mom. Hosted by Debbie Andreen.
Suzanne Hall, San Diego Zoo senior research technician, tells us that a recent ultrasound by a Zoo veterinarian revealed at least one panda fetus. Learn more about what to expect as the birth day approaches. Hosted by Debbie Andreen.
Suzanne Hall, giant panda behavior researcher for CRES, talks about clues to Bai Yun's possible pregnancy. Hosted by Debbie Andreen.
San Diego Zoo's Bob Cisneros chats about his job as an animal keeper. Hosted by Debbie Andreen.
An overview of the Wild Animal Park's Nairobi Village
Learn about the Rhino Statue in Nairobi Village
Learn about the African Aviary in Nairobi Village
Learn about the Congo Fishing Village and Mombassa Lagoon in Nairobi Village
Learn about the bee-eating birds in Nairobi Village
Learn about the lowland gorillas of Nairobi Village
Learn about the Hidden Jungle in Nairobi Village
Learn about Lorikeet Landing in Nairobi Village
Learn about the red river hogs in Nairobi Village
Learn about the Animal Care Center in Nairobi Village
Learn about the Flamingo Lagoon in Nairobi Village
Meet the thick-billed parrots of Condor Ridge
Meet the porcupines and prairie dogs of Condor Ridge
Meet the black-footed ferret of Condor Ridge
Meet the burrowing owls and desert tortoises of Condor Ridge
Meet the California condors of Condor Ridge
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